Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 326,713 strong:

Register Today!

Denise

Most memorable wine?
1978 Ruffino Riserva Chianti Classico - in 1980

What was your first wine?
Manischevitz Concord Grape, but I overcame that!

What’s your most unusual wine experience?
Sitting at the top of the Rockpile in Sonoma, with winemaker Clay Mauritson, drinking his glorous Zinfanfel from the vineyard in which we were sitting.

Which wine do you love at the moment?
2008 Shai Cellars 'Adome' from Santa Ynez, California


Denise Lowe, the Goddess of Wine, most recently worked as Fest Sommelier for the 2011 LAWineFest, where she recruited and supervised a volunteer crew of 38 experienced wine pourers to assist with setup, tear down and wine service of 13 wine and spirits classes over two days, and provided sommeliers for two separate VIP events during the LAWineFest. As a Wine Educator, she focuses on eliminating the snootiness and mystery about wine. As a Wine Consultant, she plans special events, suggests corporate gift selections and recommends food pairings with wine. Denise has achieved Certifications through the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), the Wine Academy of Spain and “LAW School” at LearnAboutWine.com, and is a Professional Member of the Society of Wine Educators.

 

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

CTV Wine of the Week!

Deu la Deu White Wine
Alvarinho 2022,
Monção E Melgaço, Vinho Verde D.O.C. ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 326,713 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  

337,621

WINE
REVIEWS

326,713

ACTIVE
MEMBERS
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award